Henry James and the Father Question

by Andrew Taylor

Book Overview

The intellectual relationship between Henry James and his father proved to be an influential resource for the novelist. Andrew Taylor examines the nature of both men's engagement with autobiographical strategies, issues of gender reform, and the language of religion. He argues for a reading of Henry James that is informed by an awareness of paternal inheritance. Through the study of a wide range of novels and texts, he demonstrates how James Senior's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521120713
• ISBN13: 9780521120715
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"